Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto This is a great fall recipe; it combines the inherent creaminess of traditional risotto with the sweet yet savory flavor of the roasted squash, which pairs with the lemony notes of the thyme. Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash 1 tablespoon olive oil … Continue reading
This recipe is a thick deeply chocolate pudding infused with espresso powder. The espresso amplifies the natural flavor of the chocolate. While the use of both cocoa powder and melted chocolate reinforces this strong chocolate flavor and provides a smooth and almost unctuous mouthfeel. Chocolate and Espresso Budinos Ingredients 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup heavy … Continue reading
However, the high cocoa butter content of white chocolate does lend well to the silken texture of panna cotta. Gelatin solidifies the custard allowing for the dramatic presentation, yet melts to the tongue. The panna cotta sits atop a film of strawberry coulis, a French term for an uncooked fruit sauce pureed and strained … Continue reading
Somewhere between butternut squash soup and cream of mushroom lies the flavor of this soup. It is a unique flavor profile, warm and inviting, but yet distinctly savory; unexpected but quite enjoyable. Cream of Walnut Soup Ingredients 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons chopped onion 2 tablespoons chopped celery 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons butter … Continue reading
This recipe especially intrigued because of the use of buckwheat flour. I actually had this in the pantry leftover from bilinis which I didn’t get to make. The buckwheat flour gave the clafoutis a nuttier taste but yielded a more cake like than custard like texture. Regardless it tasted great, noting that it was not … Continue reading
I have had plenty of mussels at restaurants, but this was my first attempt at home. This recipe is the result of my compiling of different mussel recipes. Between the pancetta, fennel, and wine, there was quite a bit of flavor. I also boiled the broth for a few minutes prior to adding the … Continue reading
I have always liked the taste of lamb, the slight gaminess and richness. Lamb chops are something my mom has always made for our family. Traditionally though, they are served with mint jelly. While I do like mint… and herbs in general with lamb; I am not a mint jelly fan. As an alternative … Continue reading
While not to say they are healthy by any stretch of the imagination, I did like the whipped cream icing rather than a butter laden butter cream. And of course there had to be a cherry on top. Chocolate Coca Cola Cupcakes Ingredients Cupcakes 2 cups Coca-cola (grandma says bottled) 1 cup … Continue reading
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